Would you like to learn to play the Great Highland Bagpipe properly in a structured and relatively simple way? This Tutorial incorporates a method of learning on the Practice Chanter which has been proven to be successful for many people who have progressed to become members of Pipe Bands at the highest level.

New Audio / Video Section is now updated to include a couple of recordings by Al Gonzales from NJ, USA recorded using the Orchestral Chanter. Click here.

Pipers Persuassion - Bob recently appeared on episode 25 of the excellant Pipers Persuassion website. See what Bob had to say.

Our All New Default Setting Tool, another innovation from RT Shepherd and Son Ltd has been released.

Pipe Band TV Interview: Bob was recently interviewed by the new video-based online hub Pipe Band TV. The 3 parts are included below for viewing.

Part 1 discusses working through the grades with Dysart and Dundonald.

Part 2 looks at Dysart at the top of their game.

Part 3 Bob discusses how bands can best improve.

Introducing The All New Default Settings Tool for Shepherd Reeds

An Extra Dimension...........

Designed for the individual to manipulate the “mouth opening” and achieve a desirable strength of reed in the ranges;

Easy • Easy/Medium • Med/Hard

Made possible because of the link to ourmeasured Cane Classification. No sanding or rubbing required.

Plus

Factory settings for reed depth in the Shepherd Chanters, Classic, Symphonic and Orchestral.*

Plus

Factory bridle settings for the Shepherd All Plastic and SM 90 Drone reeds.*

*Please note these are our recommended default settings and can be altered dependent on each player’s individual requirements.

At the World Pipe Band Championships as well as other major championships in recent years, the combination of Shepherd Chanters and Reeds has been the predominant product of choice by successful bands throughout all 8 competitive grades.

As well as the pipe band market, you will also find our products heavily used on the solo piping circuit, and for the true enthusiast we compliment our range with Smallpipes and our brand new Highland Musette.

We have provided for your pleasure a few recordings in our Audio / Visual section, all featuring a range of Shepherd products. The recording of the World Pipe Band Championships is used with permission of KRL Records and PM Malcolm MacKenzie. Available to buy online.